Upcycling: syrup bottle to aqua pitcher

Do you like my new rare antiquity? Or at least I can pretend it’s an antiquity. It’s not as convincing as I had envisioned it would be but it’s still a fun faux upcycle project.




The jewel encrusted pitcher had very humble beginnings. It started as a plastic syrup container. I always liked the shape of it and originally was going to create a knock off Fiesta pitcher. The partial round area of the pitcher reminded me of the classic Fiesta piece. Instead I tried out the Martha Stewart Stucco Paint Effect product and turned it into a faux pottery piece.



I originally was going to stop at Step #4 above but the piece was too vibrant so I added a final coat of Mod Podge Antique Sealer mottled with brown craft paint.

To cover the grooves in the top of the bottle, I glued on some pretty beads.

I did the same at both the top and bottom of the handle.

It coordinates nicely with my diy aqua mason jars and summer shells. Sort of a hodge podge of knick knacks.

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